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• CHAPTER 9- VENTS & VENTING

1. _______ fixtures may be served by a common vertical vent pipe when each such
fixture wastes separately into an approved double branch fitting having inlet
openings at the same level.
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

2. Changes in direction of vent piping shall be made by the appropriate use of

approved _______ and no such pipe shall be strained or bent.
a. fittings
b. vents
c. fixtures
d. pipes

3. The length of horizontal portion of a vent may exceed _______ of the total length
of vertical and horizontal portions.
a. one-half (1/2)
b. two-thirds (2/3)
c. one-third (1/3)
d. one-fourth (1/4)

4. Horizontal and vertical vent lines and vent stacks shall be any of the following
except:
a. Copper
b. Cast iron
c. Brass
d. PVC

5. Each plumbing fixture trap, except as otherwise provided in this Code, shall be
protected against _______.
a. Siphonage
b. Back-pressure
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above

6. Traps serving sinks that are not vented shall discharge by means of approved
_______ into a floor sink.
a. Strainer
b. Stack Vent
c. Interceptor
d. Indirect Waste Pipe

7. Joints at the roof around stack vent pipes shall be made watertight by the use of
approved _______ material and installation.
a. Flashing
b. Sealing
c. Waterproofing
d. Caulking

8. VSTR means _______.

a. Vent Through The Roof
b. Vent To The Roof
c. Vent Towards The Roof
d. Vent Touching The Roof
 9. All horizontal vent and branch vent pipes shall be free from _______.
a. Inclines
b. Drops
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

10.Which of these sections does not exist in Chapter 9 of the Code?

a. Vent Pipe Grades and Connections
b. Vent Termination
c. Vent Maintenance
d. Vent Stacks and Relief Vents

• CHAPTER 10- TRAPS & INTERCEPTORS

1. This is a U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted
flow. This is also used to regulate air pressure. TRAP

2. This is a device located between kitchen drain lines and sanitary sewer lines.
INTERCEPTORS

3. This is a type of interceptor that controls and prevents small particles from entering the
sewage system. SAND INTERCEPTORS

4. This is a type of trap which collects grease, fats, and oils that may contaminate the main
sewers in regards to safety and cleanliness. GREASE TRAP

5. What is section 1102? GREASE TRAPS

6. What is section 1002? TRAPS PROTECTED BY VENT TYPES

7. Who requires sand interceptors if it is deemed advisable? ADMINISTRATIVE

AUTHORITY

8-12. In section 1008 (Industrial Interceptors/Clarifiers and Separators, what are the
5 factors needed to comply for us to install an interceptor? WHEN REQUIRED,
APPROVAL, DESIGN, RELIEF VENT, LOCATION

13-15. Identify the three (3) parts shown in the picture. VENT, TRAP, TRAP ARM
• CHAPTER 11-12

1. Rainwater downspout or conductor located on the exterior side of a low height building
shall be not less than _____ galvanized sheet metal? 26

2. What section is connection and installation? Section 1102.2

3. What is section 1103 1.1 all about? Strainers

4. A pipe to carry rainwater from a roof to a drain or to ground level. Downspout

5. No building sewer shall be smaller than _____ diameter nor less in size than the building
drain. 150 mm

6. Simple and inexpensive way to keep downspouts clear and clog-free. They help to
eliminate much of the sticks, leaves, and other debris that might otherwise drain into the
downspout causing blockage. Strainer

7. The maximum distance between manholes shall not exceed ___ meters. 91

8. An underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage.
Cesspool

9. The bottom of the water pipe. at all points, shall at least ____ meter above the top of the
sewer or drain line. 0.3m

10. Where did the instrument recording action with the Administrative Authority be recorded
in? Office of Local Register of Deeds

• CHAPTER 13_ JOINTS AND CONNECTION

1) Pressure test on joints and connections of pipes and fittings in the plumbing
system shall be required to ensure _____connections.

A. WATERTIGHT B. GASTIGHT C. BOTH A AND B D. NONE OF THE

CHOICES

2) The Section 1302 is about___.

A. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS B. TYPES OF JOINTS C. USE OF JOINTS

D. SPECIAL JOINTS

3) On SECTION 1308 about INCREASERS AND REDUCERS, what kinds of material

shall not be used as a reducer or adapter?

A. METAL AND IRON B. PLASTICS C. BRASS OR CAST IRON D. NONE

OF THE CHOICES
 4) On SECTION 1303.3, Joints between wrought iron, steel, brass or copper pipe with
cast iron pipe shall be either _______ joints made as provided in Subsection 1302 1 &
1302.2 or shall be made with approved adapter fittings.

A. HUBLESS B. CAULKED C. TIGHT D. VITRIFIED

5) On SECTION 1305.2, Closet bends or stubs must be cut off _____ so as to present a
smooth surface even with the top of the closet ring before inspection is called.

A. CIRCLE B. ROUND C. SIDEWAY D. SQUARE

• DEVON’S Q&A

1. Who signed the Presidential Decree No.1185? Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

2. Presidential Decree No. 1185 is also known as? Fire Code of the Philippines

3. It serves to transfer water from a water supply to hose connections at

one or more locations within a building for firefighting purposes. Standpipe system

4. It is a fire line system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service
Inlet and outlet connections, and installed exclusively for the use of the Fire Service. Dry
Standpipe System

5. It is an auxiliary fire line system with a constant water supply installed

primarily for emergency fire use by the occupants of the building. Wet Standpipe System

6. It is an organization or a component of the DILG Bureau of Fire Protection In charge with

the mission of fire prevention and fire protection. Fire Service

7. It is wall mounted or pipe mounted for storage of rack & reel fire hose
or single jacket fire hose. Swing Reel

8. It is steel box mounted for gathering fire equipment such as fire hose,
extinguisher, and axe for onsite convenient usage, and it also protects the fire equipment
from dirt and damage. Fire Hose Cabinet

9. It is positioned at the entry to push air into the space, creating pressure that moves heat,
smoke or contaminated air out of an exit point. Positive Pressure Ventilation fan (PPV)

10. It is a connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water

supply. Fire Hydrant

• PADERANGA’S Q&A

1. Upright- Upright sprinklers are typically used in areas where the piping is located above
the ceiling.

2. Pendant- designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the deflector.

3. Sidewall - designed to provide coverage along walls and are commonly used in spaces
with low ceilings or obstructions where traditional overhead sprinklers cannot be installed.

4. standard sprinkler- with the help of a deflector plate, it distributes water in a specific
pattern to effectively suppress or extinguish fires in a fire-affected area.

5. sidewall- appropriate flow rates and coverage areas provide targeted fire protection in
various building configurations, ensuring the safety of occupants and minimizing property
damage in the event of a fire.
6. typical ceiling concealed sprinkler- installed in a ceiling and completely covered by a heat-
sensitive (and decorative) cover plate

7. typical ceiling-recessed sprinkler- A sprinkler in which all or part of the body is mounted
within a recessed housing. Some recessed sprinklers are meant to be partially recessed into
a wall or ceiling while others are designed to be completely flush with the wall or ceiling.

8. Fragile bulb type of sprinklers upright and pendant- to provide reliable fire protection by
activating when exposed to a certain temperature, rupturing a fragile bulb containing heat-
sensitive liquid.
9. standard fusible link type of upright sprinkler- to detect fires quickly, automatically activate,
and provide timely fire suppression to safeguard occupants and property against the
destructive effects of fires.

10. Basic dry-pipe system- a type of fire sprinkler system used in buildings where freezing
temperature concern.

▪ True or False

1. Flag poling of vents is prohibited when the roof is used for purposes other than
weather protection. False (allowed)

2. The vent pipe opening from a soil or waste pipe, except for water closets and
similar fixtures, shall not be below the weir of the trap. True

3. Where vents connect to a horizontal drainage pipe, such vent pipe connection shall
have its invert taken off below the drainage centerline of such pipe downstream of
the trap being served. False (above the drainage centerline)

4. The sizes of vent piping shall be determined from its diameter and the total number
of fixture units connected thereto. False (from its length)

5. Each vent opening shall terminate not less than two (2) meters from, or at least 0.9
meter above any openable window, door opening, air intake or vent shaft. False (not
less than three meters)

6. Stack vent shall terminate vertically not less than 15 cm above the roof nor less
than 0.3 meter from any horizontal surface nearby. False (vertical surface)

7. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, each vent shall rise vertically to a point
not less than 152 mm above the lowest flood level rim of the fixtures served. False
(highest flood level rim)

8. The yoke vent connection with the vent stack shall be placed not less than 1.0
meter above the floor level. True

9. Yoke vent connection with the drainage stack shall be by means of a cross branch
fitting placed below the fixture branch serving that floor. False (wye branch)

10.No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground
and shall be kept at least 152 mm above ground. True

1. When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping use only approved types of
fittings and adapters designed for the specifies transition intended. TRUE

2. Hubless Cast Iron Pipe Joints -Joints for hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings shall
conform to appropriate Installation Standards and shall be considered as slip joints.
FALSE
3. Brazing and Welding shall conform to applicable standards in the NATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE. FALSE

4. Flexible Compression Joints - When pipe is joined by means of flexible compression

joints, such joints shall conform to approved standards and shalt not be considered as
slip joints. TRUE

5. Mechanical Joints- Mechanical joints for centrifugally cast iron water pipe shall
conform to nationally recognized standards. TRUE

6. Packing Additives Prohibited - the addition of leak sealing additives joint packing is
advisable. FALSE

7. Flared Joints - for soft copper water tubing shall be made with fittings meeting
approved standards. The tubing shall be expanded with a proper flaring tool. TRUE

8. Burned Lead Joints - shall be lapped and the assembly shall be fused together to form
a uniform weld at least as thick as the lead sheets being joined. TRUE

9. On SECTION 1302, there are 17 types of joints. TRUE

10.No fitting or connection that offers abnormal obstruction to flow shall be used. The
enlargementof 76 mm closet bend or stub to 102 mm shall be considered an obstruction.
TRUE

1. Presidential Decree No. 1185 was signed on August 26, 1977. True

2. Fire department house connection is also known as Fire Service Connection. True

3. There shall be five dry standpipe outlet connection located at every floor level landing
above the first floor of every requires enclosed stairway or smoke proofed enclosure.
False

4. The size of the standpipe shall not be less than 100 mm in buildings in which the
highest outlet is 23 meters or less above the Fire Service Connection. False

5. All 102 mm dry standpipe shall be equipped with a 4-way Fire Service Connection.
True

6. An approved durable sign with raised letters of at least 25 mm in height, shall be

permanently attached to all Fire Service Street connections such signs shall read “Dry
Standpipe”. True

7. It is required to have a wet standpipe in assembly occupancies with an occupant load

exceeding 1500. False

8. Wet standpipes are required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic fire
suppression system. False

9. Wet standpipes shall not be required but only encourage in assembly area used solely
worship. True

10. Wet standpipes shall be located so that all portions of the building are within 6
meters of a nozzle attached to a 22-meter hose. True